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Montgomery County Highlights Free Tax Help and Earned Income Tax Credits as 2022 Tax Filing Season Begins

Published January 27, 2023 at 1:07PM

Per Montgomery County: In recognition of National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day on Jan. 27, low-to-moderate income Montgomery County residents are reminded that valuable tax credits, including the State and Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credits and County’s Working Families Income Supplement, may help them and provide thousands of dollars in tax refunds.

To help residents access these credits, the Community Action Agency’s (CAA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Partnership hosts free tax sites throughout the community for households earning $60,000 or less. VITA sites offer in-person appointments in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Rockville and Wheaton. Virtual appointments also are available.

Derwood

First 100 Customers at Renovated Derwood Wendy’s on Saturday Could Get Free Food For a Year

By Patrick Herron

Published January 27, 2023 at 1:00PM

The first 100 customers at the renovated Wendy’s in Derwood could receive free food for a year. The renovated Wendy’s location at 15807 Frederick Rd will hold its grand re-opening on Saturday, January 28th. As the fast food chain did with its 18425 Woodfield Rd restaurant in Gaithersburg, they’ll give away 100 VIP ticket to those 16 and older and present in line at 10:30am when the dining room opens (a purchase is necessary to be considered for a card). Anyone who gets a VIP ticket will be able to come back to the store once a week for a year to receive a free sandwich, salad, or breakfast biscuit.

Burtonsville

Detectives Investigate Commercial Burglary; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published January 27, 2023 at 11:37AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a Burtonsville commercial burglary. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, at approximately 3:05 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the SiteOne Landscaping Supply store in the 4100 block of Sandy Spring Rd., for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier.

Rockville

Montrose ABS Location Reopens Today as Upgraded ‘Oak Barrel & Vine’ Concept

By Patrick Herron

Published January 27, 2023 at 8:22AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will re-open its Montrose store under its upgraded retail concept, “Oak Barrel & Vine,” at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. The celebration and ribbon cutting will occur in front of the store, located at 1205-B Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing shopping center in Rockville. County Executive Marc Elrich, other elected officials and alcohol industry representatives plan to attend the opening.

For the grand opening, and in the days that follow, some rare and allocated items will be available for purchase. Each specific highly allocated item will be limited to one bottle per customer. No more than two highly allocated bottles can be purchased per customer, per day. The items will be available for purchase when the doors open at 10 a.m.

Wheaton

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 27, 2023 at 7:47AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Wheaton.

Tristan Juan Carlos Prieto was last on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 12400 block of Dalewood Dr. Prieto is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a navy blue and black jacket, a white shirt, ripped blue jeans and black sneakers. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Silver Spring

Detectives Asking for Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 58-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 10:11PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 58-year-old man from Silver Spring. Harold W. Coe was last seen on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m., in the 10600 block of Meadowhill Rd. Coe is approximately 6-feet tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has long brown hair, brown eyes and a gray beard. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. A picture of Coe is not available.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Harold W. Coe is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 3rd District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6870. Callers may remain anonymous.

Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Chairs First Maryland Board of Public Works Meeting

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 9:58PM

Meeting highlights include:

Gaithersburg

Planet Fitness in Gaithersburg Returns to 24/7 Operating Hours

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 9:55PM

The 14,316-square-foot facility now features a new PF Black Card® Spa area with HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds. Coming soon will be its latest amenity, the Recovery Lounge. To help members relieve pain, recover and improve circulation, the lounge offers a multi-sensory experience combining hot, cold and compression therapy to kickstart the recovery process. Additional improvements include new locker rooms, new cardio equipment, new entrance way tile and new rubber flooring on the upper level.

“We are committed to reinvesting in the Gaithersburg community and are thrilled to unveil our brand-new Judgement Free facilities to our existing and soon-to-be members,” said Victor Brick, co-owner of Ohana Growth Partners (OGP), a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “Already, we’ve experienced an outstanding response from the community and encourage everyone to come check out the club, meet our friendly staff, get a tour and see what the Judgement Free Zone® is all about.”

Education

MCPS: Five Things to Know for January 26; Fentanyl Awareness Forum on January 28, MCPS is Hiring, and More

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 9:31PM | Updated January 26, 2023 at 10:00PM

Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment. The event will be from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in the Clarksburg High School cafeteria, 22500 Wims Road in Clarksburg. Please RSVP. The event will also be livestreamed on the MCPS homepage. Ride On will provide free bus rides on Saturday from 7:00–2:00 p.m. on routes 10 and 75.

2. Help Rising High School Juniors and Seniors Learn About Your Workplace and Career Field

Gaithersburg

Man Arrested and Charged Following Assault in Flower Hill Giant; Suspect Attacked and Made Anti-Semitic Statements Towards Victim

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 7:49PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 30-year-old Eugene Thompson (a.k.a. Michael Stewart), of Washington, D.C., with the strong-armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., at the Giant grocery store in the 18200 block of Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg.

The adult male victim stated that he was shopping inside the store when he observed Thompson along with a group of male suspects acting disorderly. When the victim approached the suspects and asked them to stop, the suspects surrounded the victim, with Thompson making anti-Semitic statements towards him. Thompson then is alleged to have begun physically assaulting the victim, causing him to lose consciousness. Thompson and the other suspects then left store. The victim’s keys were taken following the assault.

Rockville

Detectives Investigate UPS Delivery Truck Theft

By Patrick Herron

Published January 26, 2023 at 5:42PM

The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 10:50 a.m., two unknown suspects entered a UPS truck, while the driver was inside a building making deliveries. Once inside, the two suspects forced their way into the back of the truck and stole multiple packages. A third suspect, wearing a security uniform stood in the area as a lookout. All three suspects left the scene in two separate vehicles of similar style.